Antique Radcliffe Smith & Co Miniature Flower Frog | Pocket-Sized Edwardian Pin Holder

There is something immensely satisfying about garden tools that have been engineered down to a miniature scale. This diminutive, pocket-sized flower frog was turned out by the specialized horticultural ironmongers Radcliffe, Smith & Co., operating during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Cast from solid lead, this dinky rectangular holder features a stepped base bearing the firm's crisp maker's stamp. Because it was designed to anchor delicate, thin-stemmed early spring blooms—such as violets or snowdrops—the brass needle pins are set in an incredibly tight, dense grid configuration.
While still perfectly capable of anchoring a miniature floral arrangement, its compact 2-inch footprint makes it an exceptional curiosity for the creative desk. It serves beautifully as a heavy-weight holder for a prized fountain pen, an antique business card display, or a tactile paperweight for a gardening enthusiast.

Historical Details & Provenance

• The Maker: Radcliffe, Smith & Co., England.
• The Mark: Stamped RADCLIFFE / SMITH & CO on the cast lead underside.
• Materials: Solid cast lead base, dense brass needle pins.
• Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian (Circa 1895–1915).

Condition & Specifications

• Dimensions: Measures approximately 2 inches in length by 1 inch in width (approx. 5 cm x 2.5 cm).
• Condition: Good antique condition. The heavy lead base is completely solid and sits perfectly flat. The brass pins exhibit a heavily aged, honest green verdigris patina and historic botanical oxidation between the rows, with the pins remaining structurally sound and ready for use.